2006 National Congress on the State of the Science in Nursing Research
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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• When can I submit an abstract for the 2006 National Congress on the State of the Science in Nursing Research?
• How much does it costs to submit an abstract?
• Will CANS accept late breaking abstracts?
• When will I be notified if my abstract has been accepted for inclusion in the 2006 National Congress on the State of the Science in Nursing Research?
• If I have to contact CANS headquarters, or the ScholarOne Support team for information related to my abstract, what information should I have on hand?
• How can I edit an abstract that has been submitted?
• I have read the instructions, but I am experiencing technical difficulty with the AbstractCentral site. What should I do?
• Helpful Information Related to Abstract Preparation
• How is my abstract being reviewed?
• Is there a character limit for an abstract submission?
• Are institutional affiliations required?
• Why I am required to select keyword(s)?
• Can I withdraw my abstract after it has been submitted?
• My abstract was accepted to be presented as a Podium Presentation; what format is required for a Podium Presentation?
When can I submit an abstract for the 2006 National Congress on the State of the Science in Nursing Research?
CANS will being accepting abstract submissions beginning October 10, 2005 through Friday, March 24, 2006.
How much does it costs to submit an abstract?
There is no cost to submit an abstract for this congress.
Will CANS accept late breaking abstracts?
The CANS Program Committee has determined that it will not accept late-breaking abstracts. The deadline to submit an abstract is Midnight CST, Match 24, 2006.
When will I be notified if my abstract has been accepted for inclusion in the 2006 National Congress on the State of the Science in Nursing Research?
Notifications will be sent to individuals in early June, 2006. You must keep your e-mail information updated within the AbstractCentral site. If your e-mail address changes, please log into the system and follow the instructions to update your information.
If I have to contact CANS headquarters, or the ScholarOne Support team for information related to my abstract, what information should I have on hand?
Upon starting the process to submit an abstract you will be assigned a control id number automatically. Once you have completed the abstract submission process, please keep a copy of the submission confirmation for your records including your control ID number. You will need your control ID number to communicate with CANS Headquarters and/or the ScholarOne technical support team about a specific abstract.
How can I edit an abstract that has been submitted?
To enter the system, you will need your user ID and your password to re-enter the system. In order to edit an abstract that has been submitted, you must first return it to “draft” status and then you must submit it again after you complete the edits. Failure to resubmit will mean that the abstract will not be reviewed.
I have read the instructions, but I am experiencing technical difficulty with the AbstractCentral site. What should I do?
Your technical questions or problems with the system should be directed to the ScholarOne Technical Support Team. They can be reached by clicking the “Tech Support” button in the right corner of the screen or by e-mailing [email protected].
Please ensure that your message contains your name, phone, fax and e-mail, control ID and an explanation of the problem. Tech Support is available 3:00 AM to 5:00 PM US Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Please do not contact CANS Headquarters with technical questions about the system. General questions about the submission and review process may be directed to CANS Headquarters Staff at [email protected].
Helpful Information Related to Abstract Preparation:
The title must clearly indicate the nature of the abstract. The title will be formatted automatically by the system at the time of print production. If you must use formatting tags in the title, please use those found in the special character pallet as those found in regular word processing applications will be lost if you are copying your abstract into the site. We ask that you refrain from formatting your entire title with special features such as italics or bold.
How is my abstract being reviewed?
Abstracts are assigned to a number of peer reviewers specializing in specific topic areas coming from CANS, STTI, The American Academy of Nursing and members of each regional nursing research society. Each abstract will be reviewed by a minimum of 3 (max. 5) reviewers. The CANS Program Committee will make final decisions on acceptances.
Reviewers will be asked to rate the abstract based on the following:
a) a statement of the rationale and scope of the study presented;
b) a brief description of the experimental procedures;
c) the data that resulted from the study; and
d) principal conclusion(s) based on interpretation of the results.
Is there a character limit for an abstract submission?
There is a limit of 350 characters for the text of your abstract submission. This includes title, authors, institutions, references, the abstract body as well as all spaces.
Are institutional affiliations required?
Yes, we require that you enter an institutional affiliation for each author. If all of the authors are from the same institution, it is NOT necessary to enter that institution multiple times. However, if your authors within an institution are from different departments you may enter that information. Only three institutional affiliations will be allowed per author.
Why I am required to select keyword(s)?
Up to three keywords should be selected, but you are required to select at least ONE keyword from the pull down menu. The keyword selection allows conference participants and interested parties the capability to return as many abstracts related to the keyword selected on the conference proceedings CD-ROM and also allows the program committee to schedule sessions and assign abstracts to reviewers based on keyword.
Can I withdraw my abstract after it has been submitted?
Yes. CANS will withdraw your abstract when it receives written notification of your intent to withdraw by March 24, 2006, prior to the Peer Review period. Abstracts may not be changed or withdrawn once accepted. Acceptance of the abstract by the Committee obligates the author to present the paper. If circumstances prevent attendance, the author must arrange for the paper to be given by a substitute.
My abstract was accepted to be presented as a Podium Presentation; what format is required for a Podium Presentation?
All Podium presentations are required to use PowerPoint and be PC compatible. Please review the Podium Presentation instructions on the CANS Web site at (www.nursingscience.org). Poster Guidelines can also be found on the website.
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